Firefighters have tackled a severe fire at a flat in on St Ives Road in Weston-super-Mare.

An Avon Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "Five fire engines and a turntable ladder from stations at Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Winscombe and Temple were called to the incident at 12.23 today (Aug 11) The first crews on scene reported the first floor flat in the two storey semi-detached property was well alight.

"Firefighters in breathing apparatus tackled the fire using jets and hose reels. During the course of the incident a cat was also rescued from the first floor flat. There were no reports of any injuries."

Crews extinguished the fire and were successful in preventing it from spreading to neighbouring properties, although they were affected by water damage and smoke.